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13:59

Chipping Campden School celebrates success in the new GCSEs

In total, almost 50 students in Year 11 gained between 5 and 12 top GCSE grades.

Chipping Campden students pick up GCSEs

John Sanderson, the school’s Pprincipal, said “I’m delighted to see so many students achieving such magnificent GCSE results, particularly with the introduction of the new GCSEs in English and Maths. Staff and students have worked extremely hard and have every reason to feel proud of their achievements this year.

Chipping Campden students pick up GCSEs

“With such encouraging results we are really looking forward to welcoming so many of our students, along with almost 70 from surrounding schools, back into our sixth form in September.”

13:52

Newent School pupils celebrate rise in exam results

The hard work of our students and teachers has been rewarded and these stunning results that will enable our students to move on to their A-level courses at our sixth form with confidence and pride in their ability and potential.

“I would like to thank all our wonderful staff for their hard work and dedication and also thank our parents and carers for their ongoing support for our school.”

Top students

Jordan James achieved 3 Grade 9s, 5A*s and 1 A

Elisabeth James achieved 3 Grade 9s, 1A* and 5 As

Caitlin Nolan achieved 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 5 A*s and 1 A

Harry Senior achieved 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 5 A*s and 1 A

Abbie Williams achieved 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 7, 3 A*s and 3 As

Other highlights include 72% of students achieving grades 4+ (A*-C) in GCSE English and 70% achieving grades 4+ (A*-C) in Maths. 63.19% of students achieved 5+ A*-C grades with 58.9% of students achieving 5+ A*-C including English and mathematics.

Over 16% of all grades achieved were either a grade 9-7 or A*-A.

13:42

Sir William Romney's School hails top students

A spokesman for the school said: “We are extremely proud of our students’ achievement in their GCSE results this year. With more challenging GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and Mathematics our students’ performance has been excellent.

“With the newly introduced grading system this year, 70% of students achieved a grade 4 or above (equivalent to the old C grade) in English and Mathematics. This is a significant increase on our 2016 results in these core subjects.

Ribston Hall High School students talk about their results

“The students have got some fantastic results. The new exam grades have caused some insecurity among parents and students. We’ve done a huge amount to support parents and students.

“We’re really proud of them. Some of our students have had a challenging time in the last couple of years and those have performed particularly well.

“But all students should be proud of their achievements. Their results open doors for the future.”

11:51

Crypt school celebrates its highflyers

Nick Dyer, headmaster at the Crypt, said: “we’re really thrilled with the results. The students are thrilled and have worked extremely hard.

“They have had terrific teaching and guidance from all the staff here. The exams were harder but our students have risen to the challenge and teachers have risen to the challenge.

Crypt school pupils collect their GCSE results

Results include 80.1per cent at A* to B, 53 per cent A* to A, 100 per cent A* to E, 97 per cent A* to C which are believed to be their best ever results.

Peter Landu, Iredia Ochiagha and Kundzu Mudzwiti talk about their results at the Crypt

11:31

St Peter's results are in

Headteacher Stephanie Layhe said: “The students have done really well this year.

“The maths and English papers have been more demanding but the results have been good. Most of the students have whet they need for the next stage of education.”

St Peter's headteacher Stephanie Layhe

Megan Cameron, 16 from Gloucester said:”I got 5 in maths and 7 in English Literature and a 5 in English and A* in RE and History. I’m staying here to do my a levels.”

Tara Fredrickson, 16, from Gloucester was visibly shocked and in disbelief at her results.

She said: “The maths papers were really hard. I got a 9 in English Literature, I just can’t believe the results. I’m pretty certain that I will be taking a level history but the rest I am undecided.

“I am happy with what I got. Staying on to do history, English, philosophy and an EPQ in Politics.”

11:18

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre headteacher Gareth Burton

11:06

Double reward for Tewkesbury School twins

Molly and Megan Haslum had excellent results at Tewkesbury School. They are twins and only had one grade different

11:03

Bournside pupil recovers from serious crash to collect his results

Liam Stockton celebrates with mum Sarah. He is delighted to have secured good enough grades to get into Bournside Sixth Form after being left in a wheelchair for months and suffering PTSD following a school trip coach crash in France last year.

Bournside pupil Liam Stockton with mum Sarah

Mum Sarah said: “We are really proud of how far he has come this year. He has had a difficult 12 months so we are really proud.”

71 per cent of Bournside students achieved a pass in both English Language and English Literature, and 74 per cent did in Maths.

Headteacher designate Mr Burton said: “We are really pleased with the results. Were absolutely delighted for our cohort of Year 11 students who have worked so hard to perform and achieve well this year.”

10:58

100 per cent pass rate at Sir Tommy Rich's in Gloucester

Matthew Morgan head of Sir Thomas Rich’s: “I’m really pleased it is a fantastic set of results” 100% pass rate, 92 A*-B, 98 A*-C - 32 boys with 10 or more A*

10:52

Students and staff at the Forest High School in Cinderford with headteacher Paul Holroyd

Paul Holroyd said the school was not releasing overall results yet.

Students and staff at the Forest High School in cinderford with headteacher Paul Holroyd

“There’s no point because they are subject to change over the next few weeks. We have quite a few papers that we want looked at again.

“What I can say is that I am very pleased with this years results because the majority of students got the grades they needed to go onto their first choice destinations.

“We did particularly well in vocational subjects but I’m also pleased that our high ability students did well and achieved what we thought they were capable of.”

Zac Williams was one of the A star pupils and said: I’m still trying to work it all out but I’ve got what I need to A levels at John Kirle.

“I like science and people so I’m hoping to be a doctor.”

Nina Williams was thrilled to get a 9 in maths.

‘It was so difficult that I would have been happy with a seven so to get a mine is amazing.

“I was really lucky because I was quite ill around the time of the exams and fell asleep in my English literature exam. I only got a u but I don’t care. I’m just glad it didn’t happen in maths because that is clearly my strong point.”

Archway students pose after collecting their grades

Harry got four As, and four A* and said: “It took me ages to revise . The school were great and put on extra revision sessions if we wanted them and always had time for us.”

10:40

All Saints' Academy students enjoy good day

All Saints’ Academy students achieve their best ever Maths and English results in the most challenging GCSE examinations ever.

A 12% improvement at A*-C GCSE Mathematics heralded a significant amount of excellent grades at the higher level including several at the new maximum Grade 9. This puts a good number of All Saints’ students in the top 3 percent of all students nationally.

All Saints Academy GCSE results

Mr Dermot McNiffe, Principal, said “This year has seen the introduction of the most challenging examinations in 30 years. I am delighted that our students’ hard work and studiousness has paid off.

“Our improved A-level and GCSE results this year reflects our drive for all students to succeed, underpinned by the highest standards in teaching, learning and discipline.

All Saints Academy GCSE results

“This day marks the start of a future where All Saints’ Academy students will increasingly stand shoulder to shoulder with the highest achieving students in the country”

High School for Girls headteacher praises student's efforts

Incredible story of Hanna who sat exams in hospital while having chemo

Diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma in January, Hanna Pearcey had to do two exams in hospital while getting treatment.

Despite her condition she got four As, one A*, two 7s, one 8.

09:35

Trio scoop up accolades at Cheltenham school

Well done Rachel Hart, Daniel Gardner and Molly Taylor at Balcarras who have earned 28 a stars and above between them.

Rachel Hart, Daniel Gardner and Molly Taylor at Balcarras who have earned 28 a stars and above between them

It comes as the school is reporting its best ever results.

09:25

Dean Close empty - but they record cracking grades

Dean Close in Cheltenham is empty of students today as they give results electronically.

But 34 per cent of their 95 students got an A . 20 per cent got at least eight A *s. 98 per cent got five GCSEs between A* and C.

Headteacher Bradley Salisbury said: “We are really chuffed. We are thrilled, actually, with how much hard work they have put in.

“Last year it was only 33 per cent of students that got at least one A *”

09:22

Dene Magna pupils celebrate great grades

Natalie Insall left who got 11 As and A stars and is on her way to RAF sixth form college as a boarder Wellbeck. Right Elizabeth Hampton wept tears of joy after getting a clutch of A stars she had not expected

Natalie Insall left who got 11 As and A stars and is on her way to RAF sixth form college as a boarder Wellbeck. Right Elizabeth Hampton wept tears of joy after getting a clutch of A stars she had not expected. Dene Magna

09:19

Harriet Williams and Louisa bullas at Balcarras happy with their results

09:18

Ella Eagle Davies with 10 A*s at High School for Girls

Well done Ella! She’s off to Pate’s to study her A-Levels

Ella Eagle Davies at High School for Girls

09:16

Nervous pupils and parents wait for results at Dene Magna in Mitcheldean

Nervous pupils and parents wait for results at Dene Magna in Mitcheldean

09:13

Students arrive at Balcarras School in Cheltenham

08:49

What about these 9 to 1 grades?

GCSEs are slowly changing from a A to G to 9 - 1. Everything you need to know about them is available here.

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08:42

Hugs all round for Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham

Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham celebrating best ever top end results, according to head Russel Elliott.

GCSE results at Pate's

The school is reporting record number of A* grades at Pate’s. - 60 per cent A star and 85 per cent A star or A.